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Meet today's 'In the Kitchen' chef: Lyndsy McDonald
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lyndsy McDonald

Being married to a chef, Pastries by Design owner Lyndsy McDonald often finds herself with plenty of leftovers in her refrigerator. The Lakewood Ranch-based businesswoman loves to use them to create interesting pizzas. In fact, she used leftover chicken from her daughter's fourth birthday to create this dish.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
For the first time, Longboat Key made Conde Nast Traveler magazine's Readers' Choice Survey.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 10, 2010
Longboat ranks No. 2

For the first time, Longboat Key made Conde Nast Traveler magazine's Readers' Choice Survey. But Kiawah Island, S.C., still holds the top island-destination spot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Isles Association President Tony Romanus spearheaded an effort to improve visibility at a dangerous curve on Midnight Pass Road.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 8, 2012
Siesta Isles Association pushes for safety measures

The Siesta Isles Association's push for safer turns at Midnight Pass Road is complete, but room for improvement remains.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Key Chorale Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins, Executive Director Richard Storm, and Dolly Jacobs and Pedro Reis, co-founders of Circus Sarasota
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 2, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Cirque superbe; Major birthday for a major community supporter; Missing Mamaw; The other side of Van Wezel; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 11, 2013
Sarasota polo season swings into action

Athletes and the Sarasota Polo Club field maintenance team prepare for the upcoming season, which starts Dec. 15.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2011
Cops Corner

Feb. 7 Midnight meeting 1:36 a.m. - 5000 block of Circled Oak Drive. Grand Theft Auto. When a father went to check on his 15-year-old son about midnight, he noticed the teen was not asleep in his room and, in fact, he was not in the house at all. His wife's car was also missing. The mom called the Sheriff's Office and told them to search near the boy's girlfriend's house. Sure enough, there was her son ... and her car. The boy was arrested.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 9, 2009
Good Earth opening delayed

The Lakewood Ranch Main Street's new anchor was scheduled to open last week. Officials say the new opening date is Sept. 21.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 05.20.10

The Lakewood Ranch Lightning varsity lacrosse team finished the season a perfect 12-0 and won the Sunshine State Lacrosse Conference Championship May 1, defeating the Wesley Chapel Warriors 11-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 8, 2016
Why beaches erode

Mother Nature, of course, constantly erodes the sand on the region’s beaches. But the government agencies certainly make matters worse when it comes to renourishing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2014
Sidelines

ODA crowns state tennis champs; Rosedale to hold junior golf program; LECOM organizes annual golf tourney

  • East County
  • Sports
A vacant parcel near the Palm Avenue parking garage and the Walia hotel application are the only two downtown hotel sites still under consideration.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 11, 2011
Downtown hotels in the works

Two potential parcels for Sarasota hotels lie in the downtown core, both near Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 12, 2012
Commission debates inlet money

The West Coast Inland Navigation District needs $400,000 more from Sarasota County for the 2013 fiscal year. Mote Marine Laboratory could potentially lose out on two projects, and law enforcement faces cuts.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Craig Little worked as a teacher at Lakewood Ranch High from 2001 to 2005, before returning as an administrator in 2010.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 9, 2014
Superintendent recommends next Lakewood High principal

Craig Little currently serves as assistant principal at Lakewood.

  • East County
  • News
"Really, when I look back, I'm shocked by my energy," Pat Kaufman says of her vast body of work. "I seem to have had a lot of nervous energy."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 4, 2012
Pat Kaufman: Creative Empowerment

Pat Kaufman is as influenced by feminism as she is red high heels and babies. The prolific artist makes sense of her quirky influences and rich portfolio.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Peter Vrinios has been making candy canes since he was 7 and now is teaching his son.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 15, 2010
Confection Perfection

Peter Vrinios has been making candy canes since he was 7 years old. Now, the GreyHawk Landing resident is bringing his family's tradition to the East County for the first time.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Robert Hueter, of Mote Marine, co-authored a paper that outlines four classifications to better describe human interactions with sharks.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 6, 2013
New study urges society to alter references to shark behavior

Mote Marine scientist says sensational headlines distort real risks of shark 'attacks.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sara Rae Jensen and Elizabeth Tuite loved the ice cream donated by Edy’s.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2010
News Briefs 12.23.10

Peace Presbyterian Church held its first community FunDay on Dec. 5 at its new location at 10902 Technology Terrace, across from Central Park in Lakewood Ranch.Â

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 31, 2012
Town urges FAA to quiet plane noise

The town is asking the Federal Aviation Administration to follow properly its noise abatement procedures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 27, 2011
Restaurant, intersection vandalized on north end of Siesta

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating vandalism that occurred either late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning on the north end of Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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